Seldom does one person stay in the same home for the duration of a lifetime. That being said, people tend to move from home to home throughout the years. The moving process, though exciting, can be somewhat stressful at times. Gathering and packaging your items properly can be quite difficult if you’re going into the process blind.
Below are 5 tips to help you through the moving process:
- Out with the old – Before beginning your move, go through all of your old items. Any items you don’t utilize anymore can be donated or sold. A moving sale is a great idea to get some cash for your unused items! A move is a new start, and ensuring you’re not dragging behind any unneeded luggage is a great way to start fresh.
- Package by room – If you are planning on using a similar layout in your new residence, pack your items by room. Be sure to label the boxes.
- Within rooms, group fragile items - Package your fragile items using sturdy but cushioning packaging. Utilizing old news papers and balls of plastics bags will help ensure your items stay intact. Additionally, mark all breakable boxes FRAGILE.
- Disassemble furniture – Any furniture you have that can come apart should. For larger items, such as a couch, ensure you use furniture bags to eliminate the chance of any dust or dirt buildup during the move. Additionally, mattress bags can be used for bedding to help protect your mattresses as well as box spring.
- Have a crew - Whether a group of close friends, family, or moving professionals; take all the help you can get. The moving process can be stressful, but with the right team will be quick and painless. (maybe even fun!)
We hope these tips help you along in the moving process! Good luck!